2009 BMW Z4 vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 BMW Z4. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 457 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW Z4. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | Z4 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3210 mm |
